Opinion
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COLUMN: An honor to be on the fire line
As reporters, we spend a lot of time telling other people's stories. Every once in a while, though, you find yours…
Grant County Fair connects youth with community
With arts and crafts displays, animal barns, political booths, vendor offerings, carnival rides and much more, the Grant County Fair has something for everyone.
A message about bullying
I have been bullied by the best... most of this community knows and recognizes this. I am a survivor, not a victim. Survivors no longer tolerate disrespect, bullying, or any kind of abuse.
Help Basin youth get ready for school
With school nearing, there are plenty of opportunities to help local kids prepare for school. At this time, there are at least two local efforts worthy of mention. On Aug. 23, Serve Moses Lake is holding a "Back-2-…
A job well done
I would like to thank the parents of the Othello Barracudas Swim team for the great job they did in hosting the Mid Valley Championship Swim meet at the Othello city Pool on July 25, 26, and 27.
Healthy comprimise
David Brooks, conservative New Your Times columnist, says that whenever we're debating a controversial issue with someone, it's a good idea to approach each other with the attitude: "I'm 50% right and you're 50% ri…
Reader shows support for Garth Dano's candidacy
Grant County voters have a compelling role in the functions of the law and enhancing Grant County government. Choosing who shall serve in the Office of the Grant County Prosecutor requires discretion and discernmen…
Ephrata Proposition 1
I encourage everyone to vote yes on Ephrata Proposition 1.
The point of our previous letter may have been missed
The point of our letter and endorsement for Brent Bishop and Barbara Morgan in last weeks Herald may have been missed. It was not about their opposition or what they did or didn't do. It was about what Bishop and M…
Garth Dano for county prosecutor
Not too often do we feel compelled to write a "Letter to the Editor" but we felt the need to respond to the recent full page ad placed by Mr. Angus Lee in the Columbia Basin Herald.
Vote for Angus Lee
Sometimes we just get it wrong. I do anyway. I let myself get talked into being on a campaign committee to elect a guy I didn't know, to be elected Grant County prosecutor. I thought our opposing candidate was too …
Garth Dano, a man who cares
My name is Diane Upky. I am writing this letter to the editor to endorse and support Garth Dano for Prosecutor. Mr. Dano was our family's attorney about three (3) years ago when my son and his friend nearly died as…
Property owners have rights during the political season
If you've driven through Moses Lake or your community lately, it's likely you've seen the plethora of political signs reminding people to vote for a certain candidate.
Hands-off attitudes cause economic and environmental damage
Today's news is filled with images of the massive wildfires roaring through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in central Washington.
Angus Lee works well with law enforcement
In reading the Columbia Basin Daily Herald, or listening to the news on the radio, I've noticed something. There has been a sharp increase in prosecutions of gang members, drug abusers, thieves, and those "low-life…
Good precinct committee officers are vital
In response to the letter of July 21, 2014 regarding Grant County precinct committee officers.